Makar Sankranti 2021: Wishes, messages, quotes, WhatsApp, and Facebook status; why is it celebrated on Jan 14
Happy Makar Sankranti 2021 Wishes: Check Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp status, and greetings for your loved ones
BusinessToday.In | January 14, 2021 | Updated 07:36 IST
People begin the day of Makar Sankranti by taking a dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari, and Cauvery, as well as express gratitude to the Sun God Surya
Makar Sankranti 2021: Celebrated with much fervour and excitement across several parts of India, the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti is the first major Hindu festival of the year. Also known as Makara Sankranti, the festival marks the beginning of a new harvest season and the conclusion of the winter season. The day also signifies the first day of the sun s transition from star sign Dhanu (Sagittarius) to Makar (Capricorn) in the Hindu month of Pausha.